Research Article

Optimization of Concentrated Sulphuric Acid Hydrolysis of Gadam Sorghum Stalks Found in Kenya for Fermentable Sugar Production

Table 1

CCRD matrix for actual and coded level of hydrolysis factors.

Independent variablesSymbolRange and levels
Axial (-)Min (-1)Center (0)Max (+1)Axial (+)

Temperature, (°C)26.440608093.6
Time (min)9.5306090110.5
Acid concentration (, %)16.3630507083.64